Music Festivals

These reusable waterproof ponchos are designed to help festivalgoers stay prepared for unpredictable summer weather.

The £11 festival essential that could save your day if it rains

Waking up and hearing music already drifting across the campsite was voted amongst the favourite moments.

Festivalgoers have revealed the moments they look forward to most

Hardwick Festival 2025

The biggest names to have performed across North East music festivals

Tiger Grill, in Hebburn, has been named as Deli of the Year 2025/26.

‘Thank you’ - Hebburn’s popular Tiger Grill crowned Deli of the Year

Jade has been announced as part of the first Reading and Leeds lineup

Jade announed as part of first Reading and Leeds Festival 2026 lineup

Debuting State Fayre festival announces first set of names for 2026

Kate Nash, Garbage and CMAT are among the new names announced for Bearded Theory 2026, taking place at Catton Park once again in May.

Garbage, CMAT, Kate Nash and more announced for Bearded Theory 2026

Jarvis Cocker and Pulp are set to entertain fans at Larmer Tree Gardens next year as one of the first acts announced for End Of The Road 2026.

Pulp to perform as part of End Of The Road 2026

Basement Jaxx, The Streets and Bastille are the first set of names confirmed for Alex James' The Big Feastival 2026.

Basement Jaxx & The Streets among The Big Feastival 2026's headliners

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025.

Radio 1 Big Weekend announced for Sunderland in 2026

All Points East have announced that Lorde will be headlining at Victoria Park in 2026, with an impressive array of support acts set to join the New Zealand singer.

Lorde the latest headliner announced for All Points East 2026

House superstar Armand Van Helden is the latest name announced for next year's huge summer dance party, Creamfields.

Armand Van Helden the latest addition for Creamfields 2026

Forbidden Forest returns in 2026 with a sensational first wave of acts already announced - alongside the impressive Arcadia Spider.

Forbidden Forest announces their first wave of acts for 2026 festival

Katy Perry will be one of the first headline acts to perform at the all-new Blenheim Palace Festival next June and July.

Blenheim Palace Festival announces first headliners for debut event

Lily Allen to perform West End Girl in full as at Mighty Hoopla 2026

Looking for your Glastonbury alternative in 2026? Check out our ongoing guide to some of the biggest festivals still taking place, or debuting, in the new year.

Your 2026 UK Music Festival guide - what's on instead of Glastonbury?
No Glastonbury? No problem! Here are some of the biggest music festivals still taking place in the UK in 2026.
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Richard Ashcroft, Lewis Capaldi and Kasabian are among the first names announced for TRNSMT 2026.

Lewis Capaldi and Richard Ashcroft among first names for TRNSMT 2026

Could one of these acts be the curveball that Download Festival is promising in 2026?

5 acts that could be Download Festival's 'curveball' next year

sombr, Dave, Lewis Capaldi, Lana Del Rey and Olivia Dean - all acts that are part of the latest set of rumours who could perform at TRNSMT 2026.

15 acts who could be confirmed for TRNSMT in Glasgow in 2026

Limp Bizkit, Guns N'Roses and Linkin Park are among the 90 acts Download Festival has just revealed this evening for 2026's event.

Guns N' Roses, Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit to headline Download 2026

David Byrne has been announced as one of the headliners ahead of Latitude 2026 at Henham Park next July

David Byrne set to headline Latitude 2026 -full list of acts

With the first announcement imminent, we've taken one last look at who we think might be named ahead of Download Festival 2026's big reveal on Monday.

13 last-minute Download 2026 predictions before Monday's reveal

Kneecap, Shaggy, Vengaboys and more are among the first names announced for Boomtown: Chapter 5 in 2026.

Kneecap and Shaggy among the first names for Boomtown 2026

Saxon are set to headline the fourth year of Maid Of Stone in Kent, scheduled once again for Summer 2026 at Mote Park, Maidstone.

Saxon, Wildhearts and more announced in first Maid Of Stone reveal

It could be much less than a 16-year wait to see The Cure release their next studio album - but will it be out in time for the 2026 music festival season?

The Cure 'tease' 13 song follow up to Songs Of A Lost World

Who are the current favourites to be a headliner at next year's Reading and Leeds Festivals, in the run up to Christmas this year?

The latest odds on your Reading and Leeds headliners in 2026

Kaiser Chiefs will be one of your headline acts at Wychwood Festival in Cheltenham in 2026.

Kaiser Chiefs announced as Wychwood Festival's first 2026 headliner
The 20th edition of the festival returns to Cheltenham Racecourse from May 29 to May 31
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90s alt-rock icons Pixies and Skunk Anansie are among the first names confirmed for Bearded Theory 2026, with tickets currently on sale.

Full list of artists confirmed for Bearded Theory 2026

Snow Patrol and The Wombats have just been announced as 2026's headliners at Splendour - the Nottingham music festival taking place at Wollaton Park in July.

Splendour announces first two headliners for 2026 festival

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We have four tickets to give away for huge Stages Festival

With Justin Bieber reportedly earning "north of $10 million" for his two headline performances at Coachella 2026, how much have other artists reportedly been paid for their sets at the festival?

How much Coachella artists could be paid as Bieber to earn 'over $10m'

Sabrina Carpenter is just one of a number of acts confirmed overnight for Coachella 2026.

Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber to headline Coachella 2026

Roni Size is just one of over 90 acts confirmed for 2026's Hospitality Weekender at Butlins in Bognor Regis

90 stunning acts announced for Hospitality Weekender 2026

2026 marks the 20th anniversary of Creamfields moving to their home at Daresbury Estate; so who could headline next year's festival to mark that milestone?

Could one of these 15 acts be a Creamfields 2026 headliner?

Could one of these 15 acts potentially be one of the two headline acts Leeds Festival have stated are already 'booked' for 2026?

Who are the favourites to headline Leeds Festival 2026?

Could Carl Cox be one of those DJs set to grace Creamfields 2026, when it celebrates its 20th anniversary since moving to the Cheshire location?

How to sign up for early bird tickets for Creamfields 2026?

Irish singer-songwriter Hozier closed his set with 'Take Me To Church'.

When can you purchase early bird tickets for Leeds Festival 2026?

ANYMA takes centre stage on the APEX_ stage tonight, as the final acts of this year’s Creamfields take to Daresbury Estate

What are your set times & clashes on the last day of Creamfields?

Rou Reynolds is set to once again whip the Leeds Festival crowd into a frenzy as they perform on a very rock-centric day at Leeds Festival today.

What time are Enter Shikari performing at Leeds Festival today?

Bring Me The Horizon close out Leeds Festival for another year, but what could the group perform during their headline set?

What time are Bring Me The Horizon performing at Leeds Festival today?

Bring Me The Horizon and Enter Shikari provide a cacophony of main stage noise on the final evening of Leeds Festival 2025.

Set times and stage clashes on the final day of Leeds Festival

Swedish House Mafia are set to headline Creamfields Saturday this year, but who else joins them throughout the day?

Your set times and stage clashes ahead of Creamfields Saturday

Chappell Roan is set to perform shortly before Hozier at Leeds Festival tonight - but does she have any other UK tour dates in 2025?

What time is Chappell Roan performing at Leeds Festival today?

Hozier's soulful catalogue of works looks to be the perfect, introspective end to another day at Leeds Festival today.

What time is Hozier headlining Leeds Festival this evening?

Chappell Roan is set to take to the main stage at Leeds Festival this evening, but who else is set to perform at Bramham Park today?

Set times and stage clashes ahead of Leeds Festival Saturday

D Block Europe are set to perform shortly before Travis Scott at Leeds Festival this evening, but what could the UK hip-hop collective perform?

What time are D Block Europe performing at Leeds Festival today?

Chase & Status are your Friday headliners at Creamfields this year - but who else is performing, and is anyone clashing with anyone else today?

What time are your favourite acts playing on Creamfields Friday?

Don’t miss out on seeing Travis Scott perform this evening at Leeds Festival: here’s what time he’s hitting the main stage and what he could perform.

What time is Travis Scott performing at Leeds Festival today?

Travis Scott is set to close out the first day at Leeds Festival this evening, but is his set going to clash with other performances across this festival?

Set times and stage clashes for Leeds Festival Friday

Chali 2na and more have seen their weekend plans change, as In The City has postponed its 2025 festival.

In The City postpones 2025 events days before its launch

Robbie Williams performs at Come Together Festival in Newcastle

I think the North East's newest festival, and it has huge potential

You won't have to wait too long for entertainment if you're arriving at Leeds Festival later today; here's what is on offer for early-bird campers at Bramham Park on Thursday.

What's on offer for early-birds on Leeds Festival Thursday this year?

Take a short walk from Leeds Train or Bus Stations this year and save money travelling to Leeds Festival by making use of the shuttle services on offer.

Where are the Leeds Festival shuttle buses in 2025?

Doechii has pulled out of three European music festivals, including two taking place in the United Kingdom.

Doechii cancels three festival performances for unknown reasons

Portable speakers? Yes. Disposable vapes? No. Here's the full list of banned items from Creamfields 2025, including those items you can bring with you to the campsite only.

What are the banned items to bring to Creamfields in 2025?

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